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Postdoctoral fellow

National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2025

About the position

Postdoc Position Available at National Institutes of Health The Intramural Program of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Within this program, the Section on Synapse Development Plasticity (Chief: Zheng Li, PhD, https://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/research-conducted-at-nimh/principal-investigators/zheng-li.shtml ; publications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/zheng.li.7/bibliography/public/ ) uses molecular and cellular biological approaches, two-photon microscopy, and electrophysiology in mice and magnetoencephalography (MEG) in humans to investigate the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms underlying frustration and irritability.

The Li lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow. This is a full-time research position located at the 300 acre Bethesda campus of the NIH, near Washington D.C.

This position requires a PhD or MD/PhD degree in neuroscience and skill in programming with MATLAB and Python. Research experience in MEG, in vivo electrophysiology, in vivo two-photon/miniscope imaging, and mouse brain surgery is desired. For qualified candidates this is an excellent opportunity to pursue translational research in mice and humans using a combination of cutting-edge experimental approaches.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Send letter of interest, CV, and three references to Dr. Zheng Li ( lizheng2@mail.nih.gov ). The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.


What you'll need to apply

CV, 3 letters of recommendations

Contact name

Zheng Li

Contact email

lizheng2@mail.nih.gov

Disclaimer/Fine Print

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply.

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